Johnny Be Good (1988)

03/22/1988 (US) • 1h 31m

Comedy

Every college in the country wants Johnny. 'Cause when he's good he's very very good. And when he's bad he's better.

Overview

It's recruiting time and despite being short and scrawny, Johnny Walker is America's hottest young football prospect. His dilemma: should he take one of the many offers from college talent scouts or should he attend the local state college with his girlfriend and give up his football career?

Top Billed Cast

Uma Thurman

Georgia Elkans

Paul Gleason

Wayne Hisler

Steve James

Coach Ned Sanders

Jennifer Tilly

Connie Hisler

Seymour Cassel

Wallace Gibson

Marshall Bell

Chief Elkans

Deborah May

Mrs. Walker


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$22,000,000.00

Revenue

$17,550,399.00

Keywords

sports

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